20th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns

A really great example, this viscose jersey dress is from iconic British designer Jean Muir and was designed during her 1970s heyday. It features a generously cut loose body and full...

A stunning little black silk dress from Viola with a square neckline and a fitted princess seam bodice. The tulip skirt has incredible cartridge pleating around the hem and the sleeve cuffs and dress back have metal painted zippers. Fits size Extra Small...

Beautiful vintage 90s ROLAND NIVELAIS kelly green and black silk taffeta sleeveless couture evening gown ! Features a flattering ruched bodice with a d...

A fabulous black polished cotton dress from Hermes. It is sleeveless with a crew neckline, button front closure to the waist, hip pockets, and...

In a fleeting moment of pure sartorial poetry, Paco Rabanne defied his own reputation for armor-like futurism and delivered something ethereal, sensual, and utterly unforgettable. Th...

A superb ruby red with contrast white collar dress by VIVIENNE WESTWOOD. (Circa 1993) The Dress is crafted from a deep burgundy satin like material with a dramatic collar and cuff...

Darling vintage sheer black lace dress by Bill Blass. Sweetheart neckline with sheer sleeves and upper back. Rear zip and hook closure. The mark...

Beautiful vintage 1970s teal green / blue and pink cotton and lace maxi dress! Features a fitted spaghetti strap sleeveless bodice trimmed in lace on the front and back. Forgiving an...

This simply breathtaking early 1960's evening gown, rendered in a gold rose pattern brocade, with lurex thread accents, set against a silk creamy gold faille, and embellished with cl...

Yellow silk, lace and sequin bustier cocktail dress with scarf. Silk lining. Hidden zip closure on the left side. Boned bustier. Bow Scarf size: 234cm X 34cm SIZE 38 (Fr) M

F/W 1998 Gucci by Tom Ford Semi-Sheer Dress L/S Black Bodycon Condition: Excellent Viscose & Spandex Made in Italy Bust: 32"-48", Waist: 26"-43", Hips: 36"-56", Length: 44" SIZE: 4...

Classic style LBD from Giorgio Armani from the 1980s. The sleeveless black silk cocktail dress zips up the back and has some structure at the waistline with panels and darts. The ill...

Gorgeous, and very well made 1960s hot pink fuchsia and silver beaded crepe gown! Wonderful flattering fit that hugs the body in all the right places. Hundreds of hand-sewn silver an...

KENZO - Tweed bustier evening dress with golden and caramel bouclé, and an impressive black slipskirt. No size indicated, it fits a 36FR. 1999 Fall-Winter Collection. Condition: Ver...

Rare and important Jeanne Lanvin Tulle Art Deco gown from Summer 1931 of grasshopper green silk tulle with natural tulle strips applied to create petal like ...

A stunning soft peach silk gown in exceptional condition from the 1940s. The dress has thin straps, with two layers of frills on the front and back of the neck. It opens with poppers...

Stunning vintage 90 STEPHEN YEARICK silver / gunmetal silk lace beaded evening gown and large shawl World renowned celebrity dress maker! Barbara Str...

Evening dress designed by Giorgio Armani for the Fall-Winter 1996 collection, most likely a boutique-exclusive design. Constructed from lightweight silk chiffon featuring a devoré ve...

French art deco dress of black beaded dots which graduate from small to large across bodice and skirt on silk chiffon base. Beautiful quality wor...

Fabulous 1980s SAMIR ivory / white lace embroidered handkerchief hem cocktail dress! Features a sweetheart neckline with a mesh embroidered o...

Beautiful early 70s Elinor Gay flower printed jersey maxi dress ! Ivory / off - white dress with colorful florals printed in purple, green, pink, and yellow throughout. Hidden zipper up the back with hook-and-eye closures. Very well made, with lots of attention to details. Perfect for any day or evening event. The 70s YSL...

Very rare, vibrantly printed floral silk dress with halter neck, flounce at bust and matching long waist sash from Yves Saint Laurent dating to spring of 1983 as seen on the Spring r...

An extraordinary and collectible supple black leather dress from Gianni Versace. This has all of the couture details Versace is known for- a fine fringe hem, laser perforated leather...

Colin Glascoe came to prominence as a British designer during the late 1960s through to the 1970s and designed resort and evening wear in interesting prints, including Liberty design...

A fabulous black silk dress from Ted Lapidus. It has long sleeves, a stand up collar and light shoulder padding. There is a beautiful design in silver and white sequins outlined in...

This extraordinary Gianni Versace Couture dress from 1994 is a dazzling showcase of the house’s iconic innovation, crafted entirely from gold metal mesh Oroton. Designed in a toga-in...

Rare 70's Philippe Venet haute couture marigold silk dress. Fully lined in a refined matching silk, the dress features an internal belt and closes with a zip, hook and eye at the bac...

Amazing 1970s HALSTON lipstick red silk chiffon dress with attached cape ! Wrap style with interior snap and two hook-and-eye closures and ela...

Chic early 1970s GAY GIBSON yellow cotton voile vintage trompe l’oeil lace and flower print lightweight long sleeve belted maxi dress ! Features the perfect...

A fabulous brown parachute skirt from Comme des Garcons, CDG AD 1990 collection. The skirt is full comprised of draped, asymmetric, overlapping layers ...

Early 1920s Fortuny Delphos Gown in Black Silk, Murano Glass Beads & Gold Stenciled Belt. AS FOUND CONDITION with original labels. Absolutely authentic early Mariano Fortuny gown fo...

A great dress for Summer, by Angelo Tarlazzi, Paris. The dress is in an animal print with metallic embellishment. It has a halter neck, side zip opening and 18'' slit on one side.

Collectible vintage Nina Ricci 1970s dress. I love the draping styling options on this vintage 1970s Nina Ricci dress. Made in a beautiful black viscose jersey dress. A few tiny pin-...

This stunning Gianni Versace Couture black embellished micro mini dress is a rare collector’s piece from the Spring/Summer 1996 collection. Worn by supermodel Linda Evangelista in mi...

Emilio Pucci has perfected the art of effortless elegant and endlessly wearable garments. Since its beginning (the brand was founded in 1947), the Italian label continues to this day...

A great navy blue dress by Helmut Lang. It is a simple crew neck sheath with a square black sequin covered center front panel from neckline to bust. It is unlined and has snaps clo...

Sexy vintage 1990s THIERRY MUGLER black bodycon dress! Not just your average little black dress! Impeccable tailoring that Mugler was renown...

A fabulous little black dress from Oleg Cassini. A semi fitted dress with an over bodice comprised of dozens of 1/3" vertical finished strips of fabric draping over it creating a bl...

Beautiful 1950s FRED PERLBERG robin eggs blue fit n' flare dress! Features a ribbed fitted bodice with cap sleeves. Full forgiving skirt with attached sash belt. Full metal zipper up...

Very rare, jet-black semi-sheer dress with flounced pointelle trim and bustle back designed by Azzedine Alaia dating to the summer of 1992 exactly as seen on the runway and featured ...

A fabulous black silk dress from Gianni Versace. It is comprised of a one shoulder bodice attached by one side to the skirt portion leaving a wedge of exposed skin between the two. ...

Evening dress by John Galliano, Spring-Summer 1999, constructed from dusty rose crepe-back satin with an integrated panel of peach silk chiffon. The dress is cut on the bias, a techn...

Chic 1950s black French lace cocktail dress! Features luxurious black French lace, with a fitted bodice and flattering forgiving skirt. Full metal zipper with hook-and-eye closure. C...

A pretty rose silk dress by Charles Cooper. It is sleeveless with applique flowers around the neckline and low back. It has a straight skirt, small piped belt, back zipper and it i...

Nina Ricci Vintage Navy Blue Excellent vintage condition, no flaws to note, minor feeling of wear No size or comp tag Measurements in inches: length 56, pit to pit 14, waist 14 Notes...

Spring / Summer 1994 Yves Saint Laurent Black maxi cocktail dress with slit up the leg and low back detail. The Material is light weight and breezy. MADE IN FRANCE. Size; Recommended...

This exquisite Andrea Wilkin 1970s fantasy bridal gown in soft ivory exudes femininity and is in wonderful condition. Layers of silk fabric are beautifully arranged to create the cla...

White raw silk cocktail dress with black polka dots and embroideries made of black thread, beads and black rhinestone. No fabric composition tag but the lining is made of silk. Zip ...

Donna Karan navy & lapis blue silk spaghetti strap, slip gown with a long peplum over a high low hem skirt. This unique dress has skinny spaghetti straps and a bra top with boning th...

A fabulous lightweight black and off white plaid wool skirt from Gianni Versace. It has an elaborate pieced applique abstract design in green and yel...

Chic vintage 1980s strapless little black dress by Lanvin. Asymmetric button detail and flouncy peplum detail. Medium weight ribbed cotton fabric. Details: Fully Lined in Cotton B...

Stunning 1960's Italian Couture sheath dress from the Roman couturier Balestra. Pieces by Renato Balestra are very hard to find, especially examples of his earlier work like this dre...

Navy blue and white printed sleeveless evening dress . Main fabric and lining fabric composition: 100% cotton. Zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back. Box-pleat on the middle f...

Stunning vintage Hanae Mori dress!!! 100% lined silk. Inside hook-and-eye closures. Great for the office, or a cocktail party! Fully lined. In great condition. Approximately Size Med...

Preowned, vintage Louis Feraud silk evening gown, likely made in the 90s. Made from pink silk, it features an elegant draped back and a high vent on the skirt - perfect for showing...

Chic vintage early 90s BERNARD PERRIS black and white striped double breasted silk dress! Buttons up the front. Black and white striped fold over above the bust. Matching stripes at ...

A vintage midcentury red silk brocade collectable Japanese ceremonial wedding kimono. One of a kind handcrafted fabulous museum quality ceremonial piece in pure silk with intricate d...

Black sequin bustier evening dress with white ruffles. Main fabric composition: 100% polyester. Contrast ( white ruffles ) : 100% acetate. Lining composition: 100% polyester. Boned b...

Circa 1964-1965 Paris Little black dress in Grain de Poudre, muslin and leather by Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture numbered 00983 in the tradition of the famous Mondrian dresses m...

Chic late 1970s Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche rose print midi dress ! Features a lightweight soft wool challis with velvet trim at the hem. Hidden metal zipper up the side and at ea...